Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), established in 1949, is a higher education institution in China specializing in foreign languages and international studies. Guided by the motto “格高志远、学贯中外” and the vision of interpreting the world and shaping the future, the university aims to become a world-class foreign studies institution with distinctive strengths in country, regional, and global knowledge. SISU prepares innovative professionals and future global leaders with expertise for international challenges.

The university offers undergraduate and graduate education, programs for international students, and continuing education. Its academic and research activities are supported by research institutes, scholarly journals, academic databases, and online learning resources, including MOOC courses and virtual classrooms. SISU also operates Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press and the World Languages Museum. Students can access career development services, while prospective students can explore admissions for domestic and international study, postgraduate programs, and government-sponsored study abroad. The university promotes international engagement through institutional partnerships, Confucius Institutes, visiting scholar exchanges, and other academic visits.